Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1154083

Job summary

Provide social work services to clients, families, and communities as part of an interdisciplinary addictions and mental health team. Assess clients, develop treatment plans, facilitate interventions, coordinate and advocate for services, provide crisis support, maintain records, and engage with community stakeholders.

Job details

Job Purpose The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team to provide a full range of social work services to clients, their families and communities. Qualifications Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. Key Responsibilities The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for: Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups Coordinating services and advocating for clients Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services Participating in interdisciplinary care planning Maintaining clinical records and documentation Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community Responding to community needs (including schools and other populations/groups) and participating in capacity building initiatives Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network Communication Flexibility Group Facilitation Interpersonal Relations Mentorship Patient/Client Focus Problem Solving Teamwork and Collaboration Interested? Apply Today! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

Provide social work services to clients, families, and communities as part of an interdisciplinary addictions and mental health team. Assess clients, develop treatment plans, facilitate interventions, coordinate and advocate for services, provide crisis support, maintain records, and engage with community stakeholders.

Requirements

Must be registered and in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers, and able to perform the position's duties and attend work regularly. A good work record is required; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• client advocacy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Social Work
• Client Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Group Facilitation
• Service Coordination
• Client Advocacy
• Crisis Intervention
• Interdisciplinary Care Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Stakeholder Relations
• Community Engagement
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare

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